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Wednesday, July 30, 2008

The new Adidas Greece national kit will not only take them through the Euro 2008 finals stage, but the 2010 World Cup qualifiers, and all the way to the Euro 2012 qualifying round!Greece's home kit since the Hellenic Football Federation was first established was blue, but after Greece's triumph at Euro 2004 they changed their home kit from blue to white.

At Euro 2008 Greece were drawn in Group D along with Sweden, Spain, and Russia. In the tournament finals, however, the Greek team lost all three games and scored only one goal. Greece underperformed in the opening match against Sweden and lost 2-0. They tried to recover in the match against Russia, but lost 1-0. Having already been eliminated, the Greek team tried their chances against -already qualified- Spain, but also lost 2-1, becoming the first defending champion not to earn a single point in the next European Championship.

During the tournament, Greek team wore all white in every match, looks like they cannot repeat their best results at Euro 2004.

The Hellenic Football Federation (HFF) and adidas have extended their sponsorship deal until 2012. Adidas have taken simplicity to another level with this new Greece home shirt for the reigning European Champions. The shirt itself is a plain white design, with the adidas three stripes over the shoulders in blue, the adidas logo in the centre of the shirt just beneath the collar and the Hellenic Football Federation badge on the left chest. The player number will appear on the front of the shirt on the right chest and will be in blue on the back of the shirt as well as the player name. Keeping with this design for the next four years instead of the usual two. Other than that though there really is not much more to say about this clean & straight-forward effort which resembles more of a training/leisure top rather than what we have become accustomed to seeing match shirts look like recently. With a real step away from the previous Greek kit it will be interesting to see if this minimalist policy is rolled-out to other sides across the Adidas stable and also how many other teams stick with their next shirts for this length of time. The Greek national team jersey shows an inscription of the Greek national team anthem on the seams of the jersey.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

These week really busy with my design works, but I'm try to finish up the EURO 2008 team shirt soon as possible.After these Sweden team kits before I'm continue it with Romania, Greece and the rest team with Puma made shirts.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

At the EURO 2008, Croatia national team with a high availability of promising talent newplayers such as Eduardo, Modrić, Ćorluka and Rakitić, former defender Slaven Bilić took over as national team coach bought the dream of a new Golden Generation which he was once part of alive. Bilić reproduced such high form as Croatia eventually won all 3 group games, including victory over eventual finalists Germany, to claim maximum points in their group for the first time in their history. Further dreams were dampened when Croatia suffered a controversial exit in the quarter finals against Turkey. Throughout the tournament, the Croats received note for many statistical achievements as they conceded the fewest amount of goals (2), suffered the lowest amount of losses (0) and scored the fastest goal of the tournament (4th minute in opening game against Austria). Some of these have also gained entry as new European championship records.

Nike made a traditional Croatia home shirt in that it has a red and white checkeredpattern all over the shirt. The Croatian logo is on the left of the chest when worn and themakers logo, Nike, is in blue on the right of the chest when worn. There is also a clearwhite space on the front of the shirt so that player numbers can easily be seen, as well asa white gap running along the back, also so that player numbers can easily be seen.This new Croatia shirt will also we worn with white shorts and blue socks that feature theCroatian red and white checkered pattern along the middle of the socks.

Sadly, the home kits made no appearance in any match at the tournament.

This new Croatia away shirt by Nike should be worn by them at Wembley when they play their final group E European Championships qualifying game against England on Wednesday night. Croatia have already assured their place at the European Championships next summer, and all England need is to at least draw the fixture.This kit continues Nikes recent retro design theme, what is mainly a blue shirt has a largered collar and red & white squares down both sides of it. The kit has the Nike logo on theright chest and the Croatian FA’s badge on the left chest. The away shirt is worn with blueshorts and blue socks, the socks also band of red & white squares around them.

The team's believe their blue away kits bring the good luck, these blue kits made appearance in all their match during the UEFA EURO 2008.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Nike released limited edition versions of the Portugal football shirts made for the 08/09 season and Euro 2008.The authentic player versions of Portugal football shirts in limited edition quantity of 2008 pieces are released worldwide, and each shirt is individually serial numbered as one of a total of 2008 pieces. Comes in a high quality presentation box.Compared to the official replica version, the shirt itself differs in both fabric and fit with a wider gauge mesh for increased breathability and a tighter, aerodynamic, body-hugging fit. The team badge is also printed instead of woven to avoid nipple rub. Size Large only released.

The Portuguese team as one of the favorites to win the trophy. Portugal in Group A with Turkey, Switzerland and Czech Republic, the first game was against Turkey and it was won 2-0. Their second game was against the Czech Republic, a 3-1 success. With assured qualification to the knockout stage, as first in group A, they played with the reserve team against Switzerland, and lost 2-0, with two Hakan Yakin goals.On 19 June 2008, Portugal played against Germany, and were beaten 2-3 after falling behind 0-2 within the first half an hour. Portugal proceeded to score, followed by another German goal, a Michael Ballack header. Portugal scored a consolation goal in the final minutes of normal time, courtesy of Hélder Postiga, but was eventually knocked out of Euro 2008 at the quarterfinal stage

Portugal national team with new home kits made by Nike made appearance during the UEFA EURO 2008 Quarter Final match between Portugal and Germany at St. Jakob-Park on June 19, 2008 in Basel, Switzerland.Deco of Portugal in action during the UEFA EURO 2008 Group A match between Portugal and Turkey at Stade de Geneve on June 7, 2008 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Below and above the Portugal away team kits made appearance during UEFA EURO 2008 Group A match between Switzerland and Portugal at St. Jakob-Park on June 15, 2008 in Basel, Switzerland, other match Euro 2008 Championships Group A football match Czech Republic vs. Portugal on June 11, 2008 at Stade de Geneve in Geneva, Switzerland.

The new home shirt made by Nike is a strong red colour with green features, using their traditional kit colours off the Portugese flag. The Nike logo is in gold on the right chest and the Federação Portuguesa de Futebol badge is on the left chest. Green piping is used on the collar and green runs up the sides of the front of the shirt too. Ricardo Pereira, Bruno Alves and Nani show the new national football team kits during a media presentation in Lisbon March 24, 2008. Portugal make first appearance with their new Nike 08/09 - Euro 2008 kit when they play the international friendly match against Greece in Dusseldorf on March 26, 2008.

Portugal new white away shirt will be worn with white short and white socks. The shirt features use of green and red, the collar of the kit is red, whilst the green is used for the Nike swoosh on the right chest and down the sides of the shirt. The Portugese football logo is on the left chest and where names & numbers are used they appear in green, with the number being centred on the front of the shirt.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Brazil's Fluminense during the first leg football match of the Copa Libertadores final against Ecuador' s Liga de Quito at Casa Blanca stadium in Quito, Ecuador, on June 25, 2008. Liga de Quito won by 4-2.

Ecuador's Liga de Quito shirt made by UMBRO in black short and sock during their Libertadores Cup second leg football final match at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 2, 2008.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

The Russia new shirt for Euro 2008 campaign made by Nike. In the Euro 2008 tournament, Russia were drawn into Group D with Sweden and Euro 2004 group rivals Spain and Greece.On 10 June Russia first match was heavily beaten by Spain 1-4 in Innsbruck. David Villa scored a hat-trick and Cesc Fàbregas added a fourth after Roman Pavlyuchenko had reduced the arrears with a header close to the end of the game. Russia quickly rebounded however and won their next game against Greece 1-0 with Konstantin Zyryanov being the lone goal scorer. The third game at Innsbruck stadium saw Russia as 2-0 victor over Sweden, Roman Pavlyuchenko and Andrei Arshavin having scored. The victory made it possible for the Russian team to qualify further on to the quarterfinals with 6 points, running-up to Spain, who gained 9.In a quarter-final against the Netherlands, the tournament favourites up to this point, Pavlyuchenko scored ten minutes after half-time. With four minutes left in the match, Ruud van Nistelrooy scored, to make it 1 - 1 and put the game into extra time. But Russia regained the lead when Dmitri Torbinski tapped in after a cross by Andrei Arshavin. Arshavin scored send Russia through to their first major semi final since the break up of the USSR. In the semi-finals Russia was once again matched up against Spain. On a rainy night in Vienna, the two teams went into half-time with the score at 0-0. However, Xavi put Spain 1-0 just after half-time. Dani Güiza and David Silva also scored, making the final score 3-0, and eliminating Russia.

New Russia home shirt is made by Nike for the next, 2008/09, season and Euro 2008. The shirt is all white, with Russian flag across the chest. On the chest are also blue Nike swoosh and national federation’s crest. Collar is blue, while borders of the sleeves and flag are gold. Manufacturers Nike have given Russia a white home shirt with blue and red across the chest (coming from the countrys flag), the band pauses for official number placing and the white shirt is matched with white shorts and socks. Russia’s home kit has a blue collar and Nike have their logo in blue on the right chest with the Football Union of Russia logo appearing on the left chest, as worn.Russia with all white Home shirt during the Euro 2008 Championships quarter-final football match the Netherlands vs. Russia on June 21, 2008 at St. Jakob-Park in Basel. Russia won 3-1 and UEFA EURO 2008 Group D match between Spain/Russia at Stadion Tivoli Neu on June 10, 2008 in Innsbruck, Austria.

The Nike made Russia away shirt is red and worn with red shorts and red socks. The kit has a white collar and the Nike swoosh on the right chest is also white. Using similar design elements to the white home shirt. On the left chest is the Russian football federations badge and across the middle is the Russian flag. When name & numbers are added to the kit the numbers on the front cover much of the flag, the player name & numbers appear in white.

The Russian away shirt were worn during UEFA EURO 2008 Semi Final match between Russia and Spain at Ernst Happel Stadion on June 26, 2008 in Vienna, Austria, UEFA EURO 2008 Group D match against Sweden on June 18 at Innsbruck-Tirol and Greece at Stadion Wals-Siezenheim on June 14, 2008 in Salzburg, Austria.

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Nike produced Turkish for the 2008/09 season and the European Championships this summer in Austria & Switzerland. Turkey National team were placed alongside Switzerland, Portugal and the Czech Republic in Group A. In their first match they played Portugal and were beaten 2-0, but wins over Switzerland (2-1) and Czech Republic (3-2), both secured by late goals, brought qualification for the knockout stages. [2]

The quarter final against Croatia was goalless after 90 minutes, and Croatia led 1-0 in the final minute of extra time, but another late Turkish goal brought the game to penalties. The goal raised some controversy with Croatia fans, and Croatia's coach, Slaven Bilic, who claimed that the goal had been scored after extra time had elapsed. However, this complaint was overruled, and the game went into penalties. Turkey beat out Croatia in penalties 3 - 1. Turkish went into the semi-final against Germany with just 14 outfield players available as a result of injuries and suspensions, but scored first and were drawing 2-2 in the last minute of the match, until Germany scored a third goal in the last few seconds and Turkey were thus eliminated.

Turkey’s new home shirt made appearance during the UEFA EURO 2008 Group A match between Turkey and Czech Republic at Stade de Geneve on June 15, 2008 in Geneva, Quarter Final match between Croatia and Turkey at Ernst Happel Stadion on June 20, 2008 in Vienna and Semi Final match between Germany and Turkey at St. Jakob-Park on June 25, 2008 in Basel, Switzerland.

The new kit is a red top with a white band around the chest, worn with red shorts and red socks. This is a dramatic change from Turkey’s all white home shirt, although it has been expected for the country to change the colours used on their home football kit and also to reintroduce the band around the chest which has been seen previously on the nations shirt. Manufacturers Nike have their logo on the right chest in white, with the national flag appearing on the left chest, the kit has a v-neck collar, which has a thin white outline to it.

Turkish away kit for the 2008/09 season and the European Championships this summer in Austria & Switzerland. The kit is a white with a blue/turquoise colour for the details. This includes around the v-neck collar of the shirt and the Nike swoosh on the right chest. On the left chest is the Turkish flag in red.

Below illustrate kits, Turkish away shirt with a rare white short and socks during the UEFA EURO 2008 Group A match between Portugal and Turkey at Stade de Geneve on June 7, 2008 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Above, Turkey away kits during the Euro 2008 Championships Group A football match Switzerland vs. Turkey on June 11, 2008 at Jakob-Park stadium in Basel, Switzerland. Turkey won 2-1.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Nike released limited edition versions of Holland football shirts made for the 08/09 season and Euro 2008. The authentic player versions of Holland football shirts in limited edition quantity of 2008 pieces are released worldwide, and each shirt is individually serial numbered as one of a total of 2008 pieces. Comes in a high quality presentation box.Compared to the official replica version, the shirt itself differs in both fabric and fit with a wider gauge mesh for increased breathability and a tighter, aerodynamic, body-hugging fit. The team badge is also printed instead of woven to avoid nipple rub. Size Large only released.

The Dutch team well known with their "total football" was a participant in the 'Group of Death', together with France, Italy and Romania. They began Euro 2008 with a 3-0 win over World Cup Champion Italy in Berne on June 9, 2008. This was the Netherlands' first victory over Italy since 1978. In their second group match against France on June 13, 2008, the Netherlands won convicingly with a 4-1 score. The Dutch closed out an incredible group stage campaign with a 2-0 win over Romania. However, the Dutch team's good form came to nothing as they were beaten 3-1 in the Quarter-Final by Russia, despite a late 86th minute equaliser by Ruud van Nistelrooy. The Russians ended the Dutch run with two tallies in extra time.

Netherlands worn with orange shorts and socks during the UEFA EURO 2008 Group C match between Netherlands and Romania at Stade de Suisse Wankdorf on June 17, 2008 in Berne, Switzerland and quaterfinal against Russia.

Netherlands worn with white shorts while the socks are "Nassau blue", during the UEFA EURO 2008 Group C match between Netherlands and France at Stade de Suisse Wankdorf on June 13, 2008 in Berne, Switzerland and Italy on June 9, 2008.

Holland's new home shirts will be worn for the first time on 24-03-2008 in the friendly match in and against Austria. Holland’s kits is manufactured by Nike and features their badge on the right chest with the KNVB badge of the football association of Holland on the left chest. The standout design feature on the shirt is the thin horizontal lines across the chest using the colours of the Dutch flag.Made by Nike their swoosh logo is on the right chest in white, whilst the KNVB logo is on the left chest in a downward pointing pentagon. The shirt was first previewed in Holland’s Veronica Magazine, before it’s official launch.The Netherland’s new kit is just a plain orange shirt, but features a v-neck collar which includes the dutch flags colours on one side as a design aspect, Holland’s new orange shirt will be worn with white shorts and light blue socks which match the colour of the Euro 2008 away shirt.

Friday, July 11, 2008

Netherlands with a new Nike shirts poses for a team picture prior the international friendly match between Austria and Netherlands at the Ernst Happel stadium on March 26, 2008 in Vienna, Austria. Holland new away kit made no appearance in any match at the recently UEFA EURO 2008 tournament.

The new Holland national team away kit for the 2008/2009 season has been officially launched by the KNVB. For the first time in Dutch football kit history there has been chosen for the colour "Nassau blue", a colour that has a narrow tie with the Royal Dutch Family. The three colours of the national flag - red, white and blue - runs across the chest in thin lines. The modern V-neck has a "Kings blue" colour. The very same colour can be found in a subtle line on the side of the shirt and in the Name and Number on the back. The logo of the KNVB is displayed on the left side, the Nike logo on the right.

The shirt is made of Nike Dry-FIT material. This innovatieve material transports the sweat through the shirt quickly, so that the shirt is dryer, cooler and remains lighter . On the back is a thin ventilation panel of gauze material put in, that helps to lower the bodies temperature.At the inside of the collar stands the first lines of the Dutch national anthem called "The Wilhelmus". It says in small letters: "Wilhelmus van Nassouwe, ben ik, van Duitsen bloed, den Vaderland getrouwe, blijf ik tot in den dood."The English version: "William of Nassau, scion Of a Dutch and ancient line, I dedicate undying Faith to this land of mine."Completely in style, the shorts in "Kings blue" with a white line on the side, while the socks are "Nassau blue",with a red-white-blue flag on the middle of the sock.During the away game against Belarus on 21 November, the Dutch natonal football team will be wearing their new 08/09 away football kit. This is also the kit in which Holland possibly will play during the upcoming EURO 2008 tournament in Austria and Switzerland.During the design proces of new 08/09 Holland kit designs Nike has gotten their inspiration from the Amsterdam canals, the Rotterdam cube houses and the water realm landscape.